Stephen Archie “Steve” Prudden 1939 - 2016

DE SOTO, KAN. - Stephen Archie "Steve" Prudden, 76, De Soto, Kan., passed away Jan. 8, 2016. Funeral service was held Jan. 12, at De Soto Baptist Church, De Soto. Burial in De Soto Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to American Diabetes Association, 10580 Barkley #400 Overland Park, KS 66212 or De Soto Baptist Church, Box E, De Soto, KS 66018.

Steve was born Sept. 12, 1939, in Sparks, Kan. He grew up in Osborn, Mo. and was graduated from Osborn High School in 1957. He served his country in the Army from 1963-1965. He married Charlene Rowland on Nov. 23, 1960. They have been married over 55 years and have two sons, Stephen Mitchel and Troy Darren. They moved their family to De Soto from Overland Park in 1969 to open Steve's Meat Market. He enjoyed singing and belonging to The Old Time Fiddlers in De Soto. He sang in surrounding communities doing many weddings, funerals and church services. Steve was an active member of the Shriners. He was a Deacon of New Hope Baptist Church in Kansas City, Kan. and a current member of De Soto Baptist Church. He was the Mayor of De Soto for four years, a member of the Lions Club and Rotary Club.

Survivors include wife Charlene (Rowland) of the home; son, Stephen Mitchel (Pam) Prudden of Eudora, Kan.; grandson, Stephen Mitchel (Jennifer) Prudden Jr. and granddaughter, Sarah Nicole Prudden both of De Soto; sisters, Edith Stagner, Kathy Daniel, Helen "Peggy" White and Lila Johnson and several nieces and nephews and other family members and friends.

Preceded in death by parents, Stephen A. and Nancy Mae Prudden; son, Troy Darren Prudden and sisters, Sharon Mahan and Wuanita Harter.

Arr.: Cedar Crest Memorial Chapel.